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Corinthian
Invented by the Greeks, but not widely used, it was developed by the Romans. The
capital has acanthus leaf
decoration, which legend bases on a hanging basket. The
columns are usually ten diameters in height.
The entablature is heavily decorated, with
a particularly deep cornice,
usually supported on modillions.
See Classic Architecture.